Class of 2023 Commencement
Commencement Ceremony
The King’s College 75th annual Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 6 at 10:00 AM EDT at St. George’s Episcopal Church in New York City.
Schedule
Award Ceremony
Friday, May 5 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
St. George’s Episcopal Church
4 Rutherford Place, New York, NY 10003
Major Receptions
Friday, May 5 | 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
The King’s College – Various Locations
All Graduates & Parents Receptions
Friday, May 5 | 8:15 PM – 10:00 PM
The King’s College Lobby
Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 6 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
St. George’s Episcopal Church
4 Rutherford Place, New York, NY 10003
Christopher J. Scalia
Christopher J. Scalia is a senior fellow in the Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies department at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on literature, culture, and higher education.
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Aberdeen Livingstone
Makenna McCoy
Makenna McCoy studied PPE with a minor in American Constitutionalism. Since early January, she has been working as a Policy Assistant at the Independent Women’s Forum, striving to apply her King’s education to craft policy that leads to human flourishing and the thriving of civil society. She is immensely grateful to her family, professors, friends, and mentors that have and continue to support and encourage her.
Moses Kazanjian
Moses is a Business Management major with an Economics minor. He was born and raised in Dubai, UAE, and is of Armenian/Syrian descent. Moses has served as the Chamberlain of the House of Reagan, the Director of Spiritual Life, and as the Christian Formation Intern. Moses has a deep passion for music and hopes to merge his love for music and leadership.
Graduate Receptions
Major Receptions
Friday, May 5th | 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
The King’s College, Various Locations
Attendees: Graduates, Parents, Staff, Faculty, Alumni
You are invited to department-specific celebrations with faculty and alumni from your programs. You will then all move down to the lobby for an all graduates + parents reception.
All Graduates & Parents Reception
Friday, May 5th | 8:15 PM – 10:00 PM
The King’s College, Lobby
Attendees: Graduates, Parents, Staff, Faculty
You and your parents are invited to the annual All Graduates Celebration immediately following the Award Ceremony & Major Receptions to mingle with fellow graduates, faculty, and staff. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Due to space restrictions, extended family and friends are not invited to this event.
Deadline to Register: April 14
Award Ceremony
Friday, May 5 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Attendees: All Graduates, Staff, Faculty, & Nominee Guests
Graduate, staff, and faculty awards are announced at the 8th Annual Award Ceremony. Those nominated for awards are notified via email in April.
Deadline to Register: Friday, April 14th
Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 6 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
St. George’s Episcopal Church
4 Rutherford Place, New York, NY 10003
Graduates Arrive: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Guests Arrive: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Upon arrival on graduation morning, we will conduct a dress rehearsal and take graduation portraits. A full breakfast is provided for graduates. Graduates must register for tickets. Each graduate is guaranteed six guests but can request more. The waitlist for unused tickets will open on Friday, April 22. Single tickets will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Graduates will pick up all tickets between Monday, April 25, and Friday, April 29 at Student Services. For those unable to attend, the Commencement Ceremony is live-streamed for free, and the link will be sent to graduates and posted on social media in advance.
Information Packet
A comprehensive list of graduates commencement information, including the senior gift, diploma frames, alumni contacts, etc.
Key Dates for Class of 2023 Graduates
*This plan is subject to change.
Wednesday, February 22
- Mandatory Graduates Luncheon: 12:05 PM – 1:15 PM in the City Room
Friday, February 24 – Wednesday, March 1
- Senior Speaker Election
Friday, March 10
- Deadline to Complete Graduation Application
- Deadline to Pay Graduation Fee
How to pay your fee:
- Follow the link and select term Spring 2023
- Input your information
- Check Tuition Payments
- Input $275.00
- Submit
Friday, March 24
- Deadline to Order Regalia
Friday, April 14
- Deadline to Secure Commencement Tickets
- Deadline to Register for Award Ceremony, Major Receptions, Parent & Graduates Reception
Monday, April 24 – Friday, April 28
- Graduates Regalia and Commencement Ticket Pick Up at Student Services
Friday, April 28
- Deadline to Pick Up Graduates Regalia and Commencement Tickets at
Student Services
Monday, May 1
- Deadline to pay your bill.
Wednesday, May 3
- Mandatory Graduates Rehearsal, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the City Room